May 26,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, today reported sales of $39.9 billion for the first quarter of fiscal 2025, an increase of 9.4% from the first quarter of fiscal 2024. Comparable sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 decreased 0.3%, and comparable sales in the U.S. increased 0.2%. For the first quarter of fiscal 2025, foreign exchange rates negatively impacted total company comparable sales by approximately 70 basis points.
May 26,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Now that the unofficial start of summer has come and gone, it's a great time of the year to focus on those things that make the Summer season enjoyable outdoors.
May 26,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Cogni Seating (Best of NeoCon Entrant)
Movement, mobility, sensory engagement, and choice – Cogni is more than a chair. It’s a behavior-shaping tool designed for today’s active learners. With movement-friendly base options, a sculpted shell for natural posture shifts, and customizable components, Cogni empowers users to stay engaged.
Cascha Furniture (Best of NeoCon Entrant)
May 26,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Areson recalled Rolanstar 6-Drawer Dressers sold exclusively online at Amazon.com from September 2023 through March 2025 for between $100 and $213. About 1,293 units were sold and no injuries were reported.
May 26,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
After two decades as one of the most renowned furniture destinations in Southern California, HD Buttercup has announced it will be closing its doors and liquidating all inventory across its Culver City and Costa Mesa showrooms.
May 26,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Sivan recalled six-drawer double dressers Sold Online at Wayfair.com from May 2024 through March 2025 for between $285 and $294. About 170 units were sold and no incidents or injuries were reported.